Best of Papa Bento XVI

Best of Papa Bento XVI

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The chalice is reflected on Pope Benedict XVI's face during a Holy mass with new cardinals on November 25, 2012 at St Peter's basilica at the Vatican. Pope Benedict XVI the day before consecrated six non-European prelates as new members of the College of Cardinals in a development welcomed by critics concerned that the body which will elect the future pope is too Euro-centric. AFP PHOTO / VINCENZO PINTO ADDITIONAL CROPPED VERSION

The chalice is reflected on Pope Benedict XVI's face during a Holy mass with new cardinals on November 25, 2012 at St Peter's basilica at the Vatican. Pope Benedict XVI the day before consecrated six non-European prelates as new members of the College of Cardinals in a development welcomed by critics concerned that the body which will elect the future pope is too Euro-centric. AFP PHOTO / VINCENZO PINTO ADDITIONAL CROPPED VERSION

Pope Francis Meets President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella

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President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella (C), flanked by Prefect of the Pontifical House and former personal secretary of Pope Benedict XVI, Georg Ganswein (R), walks inside St. Peter's Basilica after an audience with Pope Francis on April 18, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. It was their first meeting since the President's election on February 3rd, 2015.

President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella (C), flanked by Prefect of the Pontifical House and former personal secretary of Pope Benedict XVI, Georg Ganswein (R), walks inside St. Peter's Basilica after an audience with Pope Francis on April 18, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. It was their first meeting since the President's election on February 3rd, 2015.

Pope Francis Meets President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella

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President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella , flanked by Prefect of the Pontifical House and former personal secretary of Pope Benedict XVI, Georg Ganswein (L), arrives at the Apostolic Palace for an audience with Pope Francis on April 18, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. It was their first meeting since the President's election on February 3rd, 2015.

President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella , flanked by Prefect of the Pontifical House and former personal secretary of Pope Benedict XVI, Georg Ganswein (L), arrives at the Apostolic Palace for an audience with Pope Francis on April 18, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. It was their first meeting since the President's election on February 3rd, 2015.

Pope Francis Meets President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella

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President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella , flanked by Prefect of the Pontifical House and former personal secretary of Pope Benedict XVI, Georg Ganswein (L), arrives at the Apostolic Palace for an audience with Pope Francis on April 18, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. It was their first meeting since the President's election on February 3rd, 2015.

President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella , flanked by Prefect of the Pontifical House and former personal secretary of Pope Benedict XVI, Georg Ganswein (L), arrives at the Apostolic Palace for an audience with Pope Francis on April 18, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. It was their first meeting since the President's election on February 3rd, 2015.

Pope Francis Meets President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella

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President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella , flanked by Prefect of the Pontifical House and former personal secretary of Pope Benedict XVI, Georg Ganswein (L), walks in front of St. Peter's Basilica after an audience with Pope Francis on April 18, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. It was their first meeting since the President's election on February 3rd, 2015.

President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella , flanked by Prefect of the Pontifical House and former personal secretary of Pope Benedict XVI, Georg Ganswein (L), walks in front of St. Peter's Basilica after an audience with Pope Francis on April 18, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. It was their first meeting since the President's election on February 3rd, 2015.

Pope Francis Meets President of Georgia Giorgi Margvelashvili

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President of Georgia Giorgi Margvelashvili (C), flanked by Prefect of the Pontifical House and former personal secretary of Pope Benedict XVI, Georg Ganswein (L), arrives at the Apostolic Palace for a meeting with Pope Francison April 10, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. The Parties discussed the tensions that affect the region and, with emphasis on the importance of full respect for international law, the hope was expressed that every solution may be sought through peaceful negotiation between the interested Parties.

President of Georgia Giorgi Margvelashvili (C), flanked by Prefect of the Pontifical House and former personal secretary of Pope Benedict XVI, Georg Ganswein (L), arrives at the Apostolic Palace for a meeting with Pope Francison April 10, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. The Parties discussed the tensions that affect the region and, with emphasis on the importance of full respect for international law, the hope was expressed that every solution may be sought through peaceful negotiation between the interested Parties.

Pope Francis Meets President of Slovakia Andrej Kiska

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President of Slovakia Andrej Kiska (C), flanked by Prefect of the Pontifical House and former personal secretary of Pope Benedict XVI, Georg Ganswein (L), arrives at the Apostolic Palace for a meeting with Pope Francison April 9, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. The parties expressed satisfaction for the good bilateral relations and turned their attention to the current International context, with particular Êattention to the challenges affecting certain areas of the world, especially the Middle East.

President of Slovakia Andrej Kiska (C), flanked by Prefect of the Pontifical House and former personal secretary of Pope Benedict XVI, Georg Ganswein (L), arrives at the Apostolic Palace for a meeting with Pope Francison April 9, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. The parties expressed satisfaction for the good bilateral relations and turned their attention to the current International context, with particular Êattention to the challenges affecting certain areas of the world, especially the Middle East.

Pope Francis Appoints Twenty New Cardinals

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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and Pope Francis attend the Ordinary Public Consistory at St. Peter's Basilica on February 14, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. In addition to 15 new electors, Pope Francis named five new cardinals who are over the age of 80 and, therefore, ineligible to vote in a conclave.

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and Pope Francis attend the Ordinary Public Consistory at St. Peter's Basilica on February 14, 2015 in Vatican City, Vatican. In addition to 15 new electors, Pope Francis named five new cardinals who are over the age of 80 and, therefore, ineligible to vote in a conclave.

Pope Francis celebrates the consistory. Consistory for the...

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Pope Francis celebrates the consistory. Consistory for the creation of new cardinals, presided over by Pope Francis. Attended the high ecclesiastical offices and thousands of people. Also present was the Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

Pope Francis celebrates the consistory. Consistory for the creation of new cardinals, presided over by Pope Francis. Attended the high ecclesiastical offices and thousands of people. Also present was the Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

Pope Francis celebrates the consistory. Consistory for the...

Pacific Press

Pope Francis celebrates the consistory. Consistory for the creation of new cardinals, presided over by Pope Francis. Attended the high ecclesiastical offices and thousands of people. Also present was the Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

Pope Francis celebrates the consistory. Consistory for the creation of new cardinals, presided over by Pope Francis. Attended the high ecclesiastical offices and thousands of people. Also present was the Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

Pope Francis celebrates the consistory. Consistory for the...

Pacific Press

Pope Francis celebrates the consistory. Consistory for the creation of new cardinals, presided over by Pope Francis. Attended the high ecclesiastical offices and thousands of people. Also present was the Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

Pope Francis celebrates the consistory. Consistory for the creation of new cardinals, presided over by Pope Francis. Attended the high ecclesiastical offices and thousands of people. Also present was the Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

Pope Francis celebrates the consistory. Consistory for the...

Pacific Press

Pope Francis celebrates the consistory. Consistory for the creation of new cardinals, presided over by Pope Francis. Attended the high ecclesiastical offices and thousands of people. Also present was the Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

Pope Francis celebrates the consistory. Consistory for the creation of new cardinals, presided over by Pope Francis. Attended the high ecclesiastical offices and thousands of people. Also present was the Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

Pope Francis celebrates the consistory. Consistory for the...

Pacific Press

Pope Francis celebrates the consistory. Consistory for the creation of new cardinals, presided over by Pope Francis. Attended the high ecclesiastical offices and thousands of people. Also present was the Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

Pope Francis celebrates the consistory. Consistory for the creation of new cardinals, presided over by Pope Francis. Attended the high ecclesiastical offices and thousands of people. Also present was the Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

Pope Francis celebrates the consistory. Consistory for the...

Pacific Press

Pope Francis celebrates the consistory. Consistory for the creation of new cardinals, presided over by Pope Francis. Attended the high ecclesiastical offices and thousands of people. Also present was the Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

Pope Francis celebrates the consistory. Consistory for the creation of new cardinals, presided over by Pope Francis. Attended the high ecclesiastical offices and thousands of people. Also present was the Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

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The chalice is reflected on Pope Benedict XVI's face during a Holy... Fotografia de notíciasBasílica de São Pedro,Cardeal,Catolicismo,Cálice,Espiritualidade,Estado da Cidade do Vaticano,Horizontal,Missa,Novo,Papa,Papa Bento XVI,Perfil,Ponto Turístico Internacional,Primeiro plano,Religião,Retrato,VaticanoPhotographer VINCENZO PINTOCollection: AFP 2013 AFPThe chalice is reflected on Pope Benedict XVI's face during a Holy mass with new cardinals on November 25, 2012 at St Peter's basilica at the Vatican. Pope Benedict XVI the day before consecrated six non-European prelates as new members of the College of Cardinals in a development welcomed by critics concerned that the body which will elect the future pope is too Euro-centric. AFP PHOTO / VINCENZO PINTO ADDITIONAL CROPPED VERSION (Photo credit should read VINCENZO PINTO/AFP/Getty Images)